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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.14, 785.48 and 348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.14, 785.48 and 348.07 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.14 : 785.48 = 348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.14/785.48 = 348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.14x = 785.48 × 348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.14x = 273,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,402.02/569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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