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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 786 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 786 and 476.10 is: 657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 786 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/786 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 786 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 374,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,214.60/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.07

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