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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.27, 786.90 and 330.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.27, 786.90 and 330.99 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.27 : 786.90 = 330.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.27/786.90 = 330.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.27x = 786.90 × 330.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.27x = 260,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,456.03/570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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