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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 788 and 430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 788 and 430.86 is: 594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 788 = 430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/788 = 430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 788 × 430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 339,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,517.68/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.61

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