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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 786.08 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 786.08 and 491.32 is: 677.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 786.08 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/786.08 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 786.08 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 386,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,216.83/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.48

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