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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.80, 787.42 and 491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.80, 787.42 and 491.98 is: 678.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 787.42 = 491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/787.42 = 491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 787.42 × 491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 387,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,394.89/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.69

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