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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.74, 788.60 and 484.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.74, 788.60 and 484.03 is: 667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.74 : 788.60 = 484.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.74/788.60 = 484.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.74x = 788.60 × 484.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.74x = 381,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,708.43/571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.62

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