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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.18, 785.49 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.18, 785.49 and 348.23 is: 480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.18 : 785.49 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.18/785.49 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.18x = 785.49 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.18x = 273,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,531.18/569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.57

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