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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.16, 786.42 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.16, 786.42 and 497.48 is: 684.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.16 : 786.42 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.16/786.42 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.16x = 786.42 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.16x = 391,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,228.22/571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.97

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