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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.68, 785.98 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.68, 785.98 and 348.39 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.68 : 785.98 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.68/785.98 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.68x = 785.98 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.68x = 273,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,827.57/569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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