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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 786.64 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 786.64 and 334.08 is: 460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 786.64 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/786.64 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 786.64 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 262,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,800.69/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.86

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