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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.68, 787.48 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.68, 787.48 and 349.64 is: 482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.68 : 787.48 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.68/787.48 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.68x = 787.48 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.68x = 275,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,334.51/570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.47

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