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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 788.80 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 788.80 and 484.16 is: 668.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 788.80 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/788.80 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 788.80 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 381,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,905.41/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.23

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