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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.73, 788.94 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.73, 788.94 and 488.70 is: 674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.73 : 788.94 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.73/788.94 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.73x = 788.94 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.73x = 385,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,554.98/571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.37

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