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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.07, 786.43 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.07, 786.43 and 334.02 is: 460.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.07 : 786.43 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.07/786.43 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.07x = 786.43 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.07x = 262,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,681.68/570.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.79

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