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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.27, 786.87 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.27, 786.87 and 334.23 is: 461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.27 : 786.87 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.27/786.87 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.27x = 786.87 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.27x = 262,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,995.56/570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.18

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