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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.90, 786.77 and 456.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.90, 786.77 and 456.63 is: 630.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.90 : 786.77 = 456.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.90/786.77 = 456.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.90x = 786.77 × 456.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.90x = 359,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,260.50/569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.40

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