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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.45, 785.75 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.45, 785.75 and 336.57 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.45 : 785.75 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.45/785.75 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.45x = 785.75 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.45x = 264,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,458.19/569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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