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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.68, 786.45 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.68, 786.45 and 487.68 is: 673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.68 : 786.45 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.68/786.45 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.68x = 786.45 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.68x = 383,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,535.94/569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.25

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