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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.19, 786.81 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.19, 786.81 and 334.17 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.19 : 786.81 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.19/786.81 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.19x = 786.81 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.19x = 262,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,928.30/570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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