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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.45, 785.87 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.45, 785.87 and 336.62 is: 464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.45 : 785.87 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.45/785.87 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.45x = 785.87 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.45x = 264,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,533.95/569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.55

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