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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 786.30 and 487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 786.30 and 487.56 is: 672.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 786.30 = 487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/786.30 = 487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 786.30 × 487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 383,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,368.43/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.36

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