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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 785.52 and 348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 785.52 and 348.45 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 785.52 = 348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/785.52 = 348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 785.52 × 348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 273,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,714.44/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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