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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.86, 787.79 and 334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.86, 787.79 and 334.97 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.86 : 787.79 = 334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.86/787.79 = 334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.86x = 787.79 × 334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.86x = 263,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,880.40/570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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