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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.85, 786.45 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.85, 786.45 and 412.98 is: 569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.85 : 786.45 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.85/786.45 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.85x = 786.45 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.85x = 324,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,788.12/569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.95

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