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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 787.26 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 787.26 and 334.55 is: 461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 787.26 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/787.26 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 787.26 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 263,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,373.90/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.54

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