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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 786.78 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 786.78 and 437.40 is: 604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 786.78 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/786.78 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 786.78 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 344,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,137.57/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.07

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