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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.69, 786.56 and 436.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.69, 786.56 and 436.67 is: 602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.69 : 786.56 = 436.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.69/786.56 = 436.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.69x = 786.56 × 436.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.69x = 343,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,461.04/569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.90

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