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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 787.32 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 787.32 and 334.43 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 787.32 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/787.32 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 787.32 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 263,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,302.44/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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