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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 787.58 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 787.58 and 334.68 is: 461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 787.58 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/787.58 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 787.58 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 263,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,587.27/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.80

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