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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 787.31 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/787.31 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 787.31 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 263,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,277.48/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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