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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.65, 786.11 and 336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.65, 786.11 and 336.85 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.65 : 786.11 = 336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.65/786.11 = 336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.65x = 786.11 × 336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.65x = 264,799.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,799.47/569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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