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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 786.24 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 786.24 and 482.04 is: 665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 786.24 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/786.24 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 786.24 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 378,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,999.13/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.47

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