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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 785.46 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 785.46 and 336.38 is: 464.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 785.46 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/785.46 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 785.46 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 264,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,213.03/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.15

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