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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 784.72 and 428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 784.72 and 428.10 is: 590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 784.72 = 428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/784.72 = 428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 784.72 × 428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 335,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,938.63/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.36

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