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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 784.79 and 490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 784.79 and 490.46 is: 676.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 784.79 = 490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/784.79 = 490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 784.79 × 490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 384,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,903.57/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.19

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