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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.53, 787.82 and 478.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.53, 787.82 and 478.11 is: 659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.53 : 787.82 = 478.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.53/787.82 = 478.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.53x = 787.82 × 478.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.53x = 376,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,662.23/571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.04

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