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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.34, 786.99 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.34, 786.99 and 334.18 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.34 : 786.99 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.34/786.99 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.34x = 786.99 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.34x = 262,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,996.32/570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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