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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.73, 786.36 and 476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.73, 786.36 and 476.31 is: 657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.73 : 786.36 = 476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.73/786.36 = 476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.73x = 786.36 × 476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.73x = 374,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,553.15/569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.42

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