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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 785.97 and 487.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 785.97 and 487.86 is: 671.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 785.97 = 487.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/785.97 = 487.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 785.97 × 487.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 383,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,443.32/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.51

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