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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.61, 787.45 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.61, 787.45 and 334.72 is: 461.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.61 : 787.45 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.61/787.45 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.61x = 787.45 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.61x = 263,575.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,575.26/570.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.92

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