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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 785.99 and 445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 785.99 and 445.10 is: 614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 785.99 = 445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/785.99 = 445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 785.99 × 445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 349,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,842.08/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.41

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