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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 785.49 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 785.49 and 348.15 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 785.49 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/785.49 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 785.49 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 273,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,468.34/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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