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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 787.43 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 787.43 and 334.56 is: 461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 787.43 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/787.43 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 787.43 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 263,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,438.64/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.66

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