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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 784.89 and 491.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 784.89 and 491.13 is: 676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 784.89 = 491.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/784.89 = 491.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 784.89 × 491.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 385,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,483.03/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.16

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