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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 788.25 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 788.25 and 446.36 is: 616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 788.25 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/788.25 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 788.25 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 351,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,843.27/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.21

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