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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.54, 787.31 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.54, 787.31 and 334.50 is: 461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.54 : 787.31 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.54/787.31 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.54x = 787.31 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.54x = 263,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,355.20/570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.59

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