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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.29, 785.04 and 476.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.29, 785.04 and 476.02 is: 656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.29 : 785.04 = 476.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.29/785.04 = 476.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.29x = 785.04 × 476.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.29x = 373,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,694.74/569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.42

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