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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.31, 785.68 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.31, 785.68 and 348.23 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.31 : 785.68 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.31/785.68 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.31x = 785.68 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.31x = 273,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,597.35/569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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