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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.86, 785.72 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.86, 785.72 and 469.92 is: 647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.86 : 785.72 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.86/785.72 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.86x = 785.72 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.86x = 369,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,225.54/569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.92

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