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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 785.64 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 785.64 and 336.54 is: 464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 785.64 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/785.64 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 785.64 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 264,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,399.29/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.35

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