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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 788.09 and 334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 788.09 and 334.97 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 788.09 = 334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/788.09 = 334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 788.09 × 334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 263,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,980.89/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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