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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.22, 786.44 and 492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.22, 786.44 and 492.46 is: 679.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.22 : 786.44 = 492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.22/786.44 = 492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.22x = 786.44 × 492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.22x = 387,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,290.24/570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.19

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