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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.54, 787.26 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.54, 787.26 and 334.54 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.54 : 787.26 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.54/787.26 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.54x = 787.26 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.54x = 263,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,369.96/570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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