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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 787.06 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 787.06 and 337.48 is: 465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 787.06 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/787.06 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 787.06 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 265,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,617.01/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.90

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