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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 786.32 and 444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 786.32 and 444.82 is: 614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 786.32 = 444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/786.32 = 444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 786.32 × 444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 349,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,768.64/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.33

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