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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 785.23 and 490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 785.23 and 490.60 is: 676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 785.23 = 490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/785.23 = 490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 785.23 × 490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 385,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,233.84/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.30

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