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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.86, 787.70 and 334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.86, 787.70 and 334.79 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.86 : 787.70 = 334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.86/787.70 = 334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.86x = 787.70 × 334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.86x = 263,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,708.47/570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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