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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.78, 785.78 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.78, 785.78 and 413.44 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.78 : 785.78 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.78/785.78 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.78x = 785.78 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.78x = 324,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,872.88/569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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