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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.34, 787.10 and 471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.34, 787.10 and 471.92 is: 651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.34 : 787.10 = 471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.34/787.10 = 471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.34x = 787.10 × 471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.34x = 371,448.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,448.23/570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.28

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