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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.54, 787.44 and 477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.54, 787.44 and 477.15 is: 658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.54 : 787.44 = 477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.54/787.44 = 477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.54x = 787.44 × 477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.54x = 375,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,727.00/570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.55

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