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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 787.77 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 787.77 and 334.83 is: 462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 787.77 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/787.77 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 787.77 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 263,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,769.03/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.04

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