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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.37, 787.11 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.37, 787.11 and 334.48 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.37 : 787.11 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.37/787.11 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.37x = 787.11 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.37x = 263,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,272.55/570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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