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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 785.44 and 411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 785.44 and 411.73 is: 568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 785.44 = 411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/785.44 = 411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 785.44 × 411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 323,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,389.21/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.00

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