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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 787.46 and 349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 787.46 and 349.47 is: 482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 787.46 = 349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/787.46 = 349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 787.46 × 349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 275,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,191.90/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.42

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