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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.31, 785.75 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.31, 785.75 and 438.63 is: 605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.31 : 785.75 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.31/785.75 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.31x = 785.75 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.31x = 344,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,651.33/569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.38

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