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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 785.41 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 785.41 and 348.23 is: 480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 785.41 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/785.41 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 785.41 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 273,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,504.42/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.64

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