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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 787.02 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 787.02 and 337.56 is: 465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 787.02 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/787.02 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 787.02 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 265,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,666.47/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.69

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