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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 785.95 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 785.95 and 348.63 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 785.95 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/785.95 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 785.95 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 274,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,005.75/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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