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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 787.05 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 787.05 and 334.22 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 787.05 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/787.05 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 787.05 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 263,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,043.92/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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