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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.55, 787.33 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.55, 787.33 and 334.47 is: 461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.55 : 787.33 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.55/787.33 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.55x = 787.33 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.55x = 263,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,338.15/570.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.55

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