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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.90, 789.14 and 484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.90, 789.14 and 484.28 is: 667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.90 : 789.14 = 484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.90/789.14 = 484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.90x = 789.14 × 484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.90x = 382,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,164.72/572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.07

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