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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 785.63 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 785.63 and 348.35 is: 480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 785.63 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/785.63 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 785.63 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 273,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,668.54/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.61

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