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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.94, 789.84 and 488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.94, 789.84 and 488.56 is: 674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.94 : 789.84 = 488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.94/789.84 = 488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.94x = 789.84 × 488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.94x = 385,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,884.30/571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.69

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