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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.93, 787.83 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.93, 787.83 and 334.89 is: 462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.93 : 787.83 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.93/787.83 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.93x = 787.83 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.93x = 263,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,836.39/570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.12

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