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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.01, 785.24 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.01, 785.24 and 332.90 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.01 : 785.24 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.01/785.24 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.01x = 785.24 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.01x = 261,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,406.69/569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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