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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 785.70 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 785.70 and 429.84 is: 593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 785.70 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/785.70 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 785.70 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 337,725.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,725.29/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.23

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