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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 786.85 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 786.85 and 333.99 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 786.85 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/786.85 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 786.85 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 262,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,799.20/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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