Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 787.31 and 334.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 570.51, 787.31 and 334.40 is: 461.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570.51 : 787.31 = 334.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570.51/787.31 = 334.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570.51x = 787.31 × 334.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570.51x = 263,277.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,277.48/570.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461.48
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