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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.91, 789.28 and 478.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.91, 789.28 and 478.49 is: 660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.91 : 789.28 = 478.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.91/789.28 = 478.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.91x = 789.28 × 478.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.91x = 377,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,657.44/571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.35

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