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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.87, 789.06 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.87, 789.06 and 335.80 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.87 : 789.06 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.87/789.06 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.87x = 789.06 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.87x = 264,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,966.35/571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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