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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 854.91 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 854.91 and 483.66 is: 724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 854.91 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/854.91 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 854.91 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 413,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,485.77/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.42

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