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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.10, 785.04 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.10, 785.04 and 421.48 is: 581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.10 : 785.04 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.10/785.04 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.10x = 785.04 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.10x = 330,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,879.64/569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.40

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