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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.14, 786.79 and 349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.14, 786.79 and 349.06 is: 481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.14 : 786.79 = 349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.14/786.79 = 349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.14x = 786.79 × 349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.14x = 274,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,636.92/570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.70

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