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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.79, 789.10 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.79, 789.10 and 335.90 is: 463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.79 : 789.10 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.79/789.10 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.79x = 789.10 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.79x = 265,057.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,057.01/571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.56

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