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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 785.68 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 785.68 and 422.25 is: 582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 785.68 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/785.68 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 785.68 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 331,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,753.38/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.69

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