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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 786.45 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 786.45 and 333.90 is: 460.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 786.45 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/786.45 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 786.45 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 262,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,595.66/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.61

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