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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 785.16 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 785.16 and 438.12 is: 604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 785.16 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/785.16 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 785.16 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 343,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,994.30/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.13

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