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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 787.75 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 787.75 and 334.71 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 787.75 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/787.75 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 787.75 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 263,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,664.64/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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