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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 787.95 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 787.95 and 322.30 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 787.95 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/787.95 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 787.95 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 253,957.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,957.27/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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