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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 787.68 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 787.68 and 334.80 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 787.68 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/787.68 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 787.68 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 263,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,715.26/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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