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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.80, 787.46 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.80, 787.46 and 349.34 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 787.46 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/787.46 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 787.46 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 275,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,085.59/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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