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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.15, 786.83 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.15, 786.83 and 334.10 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.15 : 786.83 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.15/786.83 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.15x = 786.83 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.15x = 262,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,880.20/570.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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