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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.19, 785.60 and 475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.19, 785.60 and 475.77 is: 656.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.19 : 785.60 = 475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.19/785.60 = 475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.19x = 785.60 × 475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.19x = 373,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,764.91/569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.66

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