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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.43, 785.82 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.43, 785.82 and 345.36 is: 476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.43 : 785.82 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.43/785.82 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.43x = 785.82 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.43x = 271,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,389.07/569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.60

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