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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 786.20 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 786.20 and 439.12 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 786.20 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/786.20 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 786.20 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 345,236.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,236.14/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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