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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.49, 787.20 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.49, 787.20 and 334.51 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.49 : 787.20 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.49/787.20 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.49x = 787.20 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.49x = 263,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,326.27/570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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