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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.20, 785.64 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.20, 785.64 and 336.64 is: 464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.20 : 785.64 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.20/785.64 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.20x = 785.64 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.20x = 264,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,477.85/569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.65

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