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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 787.35 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 787.35 and 334.53 is: 461.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 787.35 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/787.35 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 787.35 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 263,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,392.20/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.61

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