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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 785.41 and 451.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 785.41 and 451.37 is: 622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 785.41 = 451.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/785.41 = 451.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 785.41 × 451.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 354,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,506.58/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.38

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