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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 787.20 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 787.20 and 484.16 is: 666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 787.20 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/787.20 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 787.20 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 381,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,130.75/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.59

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