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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 785.52 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 785.52 and 348.18 is: 480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 785.52 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/785.52 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 785.52 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 273,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,496.69/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.47

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