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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.50, 786.29 and 464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.50, 786.29 and 464.91 is: 640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.50 : 786.29 = 464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.50/786.29 = 464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.50x = 786.29 × 464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.50x = 365,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,555.05/570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.76

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