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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.47, 787.47 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.47, 787.47 and 334.63 is: 461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.47 : 787.47 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.47/787.47 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.47x = 787.47 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.47x = 263,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,507.15/570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.91

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