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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 786.12 and 481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 786.12 and 481.74 is: 663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 786.12 = 481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/786.12 = 481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 786.12 × 481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 378,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,705.45/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.70

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