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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 787.20 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 787.20 and 346.32 is: 477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 787.20 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/787.20 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 787.20 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 272,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,623.10/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.88

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