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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.85, 786.99 and 435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.85, 786.99 and 435.63 is: 601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.85 : 786.99 = 435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.85/786.99 = 435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.85x = 786.99 × 435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.85x = 342,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,836.45/569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.63

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