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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 788.31 and 473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 788.31 and 473.55 is: 654.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 788.31 = 473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/788.31 = 473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 788.31 × 473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 373,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,304.20/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.06

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