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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.54, 788.68 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.54, 788.68 and 335.46 is: 462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.54 : 788.68 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.54/788.68 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.54x = 788.68 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.54x = 264,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,570.59/571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.91

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