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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 787.92 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 787.92 and 322.29 is: 444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 787.92 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/787.92 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 787.92 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 253,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,937.53/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.73

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