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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.27, 786.89 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.27, 786.89 and 334.25 is: 461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.27 : 786.89 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.27/786.89 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.27x = 786.89 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.27x = 263,019.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,019.11/570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.22

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