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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 787.32 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 787.32 and 483.30 is: 666.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 787.32 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/787.32 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 787.32 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 380,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,511.76/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.65

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