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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 787.82 and 334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 787.82 and 334.78 is: 462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 787.82 = 334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/787.82 = 334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 787.82 × 334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 263,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,746.38/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.00

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