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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 783.98 and 469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 783.98 and 469.40 is: 646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 783.98 = 469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/783.98 = 469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 783.98 × 469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 367,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,995.71/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.34

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