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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 786.21 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 786.21 and 488.28 is: 673.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 786.21 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/786.21 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 786.21 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 383,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,890.62/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.14

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