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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 783.60 and 474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 783.60 and 474.99 is: 653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 783.60 = 474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/783.60 = 474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 783.60 × 474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 372,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,200.98/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.78

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