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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 787.19 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 787.19 and 346.41 is: 477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 787.19 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/787.19 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 787.19 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 272,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,688.76/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.97

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