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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 785.52 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 785.52 and 348.48 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 785.52 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/785.52 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 785.52 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 273,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,738.01/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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