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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.78, 854.97 and 497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.78, 854.97 and 497.98 is: 744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.78 : 854.97 = 497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.78/854.97 = 497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.78x = 854.97 × 497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.78x = 425,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,757.96/571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.62

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