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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.15, 785.41 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.15, 785.41 and 348.05 is: 480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.15 : 785.41 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.15/785.41 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.15x = 785.41 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.15x = 273,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,361.95/569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.30

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