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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.33, 785.57 and 436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.33, 785.57 and 436.73 is: 602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.33 : 785.57 = 436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.33/785.57 = 436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.33x = 785.57 × 436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.33x = 343,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,075.87/569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.60

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