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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 786.91 and 470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 786.91 and 470.96 is: 648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 786.91 = 470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/786.91 = 470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 786.91 × 470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 370,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,602.75/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.81

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