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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.65, 785.80 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.65, 785.80 and 336.73 is: 464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.65 : 785.80 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.65/785.80 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.65x = 785.80 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.65x = 264,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,602.43/569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.50

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