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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.85, 786.96 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.85, 786.96 and 435.03 is: 600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.85 : 786.96 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.85/786.96 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.85x = 786.96 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.85x = 342,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,351.21/569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.77

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