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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 787.17 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 787.17 and 334.36 is: 461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 787.17 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/787.17 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 787.17 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 263,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,198.16/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.36

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