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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.57, 786.02 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.57, 786.02 and 348.64 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.57 : 786.02 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.57/786.02 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.57x = 786.02 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.57x = 274,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,038.73/569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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