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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 787.51 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 787.51 and 346.64 is: 478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 787.51 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/787.51 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 787.51 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 272,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,982.47/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.28

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