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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.69, 787.58 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.69, 787.58 and 331.49 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.69 : 787.58 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.69/787.58 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.69x = 787.58 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.69x = 261,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,072.93/570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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