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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.59, 787.52 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.59, 787.52 and 334.55 is: 461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.59 : 787.52 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.59/787.52 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.59x = 787.52 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.59x = 263,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,459.21/570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.74

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