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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 785.46 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 785.46 and 403.68 is: 556.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 785.46 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/785.46 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 785.46 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 317,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,074.49/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.43

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