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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.50, 787.32 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.50, 787.32 and 334.62 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.50 : 787.32 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.50/787.32 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.50x = 787.32 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.50x = 263,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,453.02/570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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