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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 786.13 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 786.13 and 348.71 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 786.13 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/786.13 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 786.13 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 274,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,132.49/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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