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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.51, 785.99 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.51, 785.99 and 348.49 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.51 : 785.99 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.51/785.99 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.51x = 785.99 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.51x = 273,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,905.95/569.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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