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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 789.03 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 789.03 and 335.69 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 789.03 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/789.03 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 789.03 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 264,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,867.80/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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