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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 788.00 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 788.00 and 322.32 is: 444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 788.00 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/788.00 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 788.00 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 253,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,986.68/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.82

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