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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 785.84 and 482.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 785.84 and 482.67 is: 666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 785.84 = 482.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/785.84 = 482.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 785.84 × 482.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 379,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,298.98/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.21

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