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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 786.81 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 786.81 and 346.23 is: 477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 786.81 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/786.81 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 786.81 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 272,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,417.23/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.78

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