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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.68, 790.22 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.68, 790.22 and 336.70 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.68 : 790.22 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.68/790.22 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.68x = 790.22 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.68x = 266,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,067.07/572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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