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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.00, 785.32 and 428.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.00, 785.32 and 428.91 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.00 : 785.32 = 428.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.00/785.32 = 428.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.00x = 785.32 × 428.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.00x = 336,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,830.53/569.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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