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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.49, 787.08 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.49, 787.08 and 334.24 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.49 : 787.08 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.49/787.08 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.49x = 787.08 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.49x = 263,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,073.62/570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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