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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 787.64 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 787.64 and 338.07 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 787.64 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/787.64 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 787.64 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 266,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,275.76/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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