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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 786.32 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 786.32 and 336.92 is: 464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 786.32 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/786.32 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 786.32 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 264,926.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,926.93/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.95

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