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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 786.96 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 786.96 and 404.76 is: 558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 786.96 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/786.96 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 786.96 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 318,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,529.93/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.35

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