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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.66, 785.83 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.66, 785.83 and 348.62 is: 480.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.66 : 785.83 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.66/785.83 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.66x = 785.83 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.66x = 273,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,956.05/569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.91

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