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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.07, 786.49 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.07, 786.49 and 333.98 is: 460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.07 : 786.49 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.07/786.49 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.07x = 786.49 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.07x = 262,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,670.11/570.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.77

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