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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.26, 784.99 and 486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.26, 784.99 and 486.64 is: 671.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.26 : 784.99 = 486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.26/784.99 = 486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.26x = 784.99 × 486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.26x = 382,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,009.12/569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.06

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