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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 786.98 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 786.98 and 482.31 is: 665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 786.98 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/786.98 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 786.98 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 379,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,568.32/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.19

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