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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 784.52 and 458.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 784.52 and 458.37 is: 631.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 784.52 = 458.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/784.52 = 458.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 784.52 × 458.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 359,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,598.14/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.61

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