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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.30, 788.28 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.30, 788.28 and 335.29 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.30 : 788.28 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.30/788.28 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.30x = 788.28 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.30x = 264,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,302.54/571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

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