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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 786.33 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 786.33 and 348.71 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 786.33 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/786.33 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 786.33 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 274,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,197.20/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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