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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 786.86 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 786.86 and 346.22 is: 477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 786.86 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/786.86 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 786.86 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 272,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,427.75/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.70

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