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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 786.12 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 786.12 and 336.90 is: 464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 786.12 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/786.12 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 786.12 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 264,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,843.83/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.87

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