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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 786.89 and 482.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 786.89 and 482.15 is: 665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 786.89 = 482.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/786.89 = 482.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 786.89 × 482.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 379,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,392.67/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.25

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