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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.63, 786.11 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.63, 786.11 and 348.43 is: 480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 786.11 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/786.11 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 786.11 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 273,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,904.31/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.85

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