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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 785.67 and 348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 785.67 and 348.67 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 785.67 = 348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/785.67 = 348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 785.67 × 348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 273,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,939.56/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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