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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 783.63 and 495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 783.63 and 495.24 is: 681.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 783.63 = 495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/783.63 = 495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 783.63 × 495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 388,084.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,084.92/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.63

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