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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 786.02 and 348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 786.02 and 348.45 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 786.02 = 348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/786.02 = 348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 786.02 × 348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 273,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,888.67/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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