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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.66, 787.53 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.66, 787.53 and 346.56 is: 478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.66 : 787.53 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.66/787.53 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.66x = 787.53 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.66x = 272,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,923.44/570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.26

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