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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 788.04 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 788.04 and 338.22 is: 466.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 788.04 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/788.04 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 788.04 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 266,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,530.89/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.81

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