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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.46, 786.93 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.46, 786.93 and 478.04 is: 658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.46 : 786.93 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.46/786.93 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.46x = 786.93 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.46x = 376,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,184.02/571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.29

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