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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 786.60 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 786.60 and 477.60 is: 658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 786.60 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/786.60 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 786.60 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 375,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,680.16/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.53

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