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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 784.98 and 475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 784.98 and 475.99 is: 655.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 784.98 = 475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/784.98 = 475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 784.98 × 475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 373,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,642.63/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.17

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