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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.95, 787.32 and 488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.95, 787.32 and 488.33 is: 673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.95 : 787.32 = 488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.95/787.32 = 488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.95x = 787.32 × 488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.95x = 384,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,470.99/570.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.39

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