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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.90, 785.92 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.90, 785.92 and 345.80 is: 476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.90 : 785.92 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.90/785.92 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.90x = 785.92 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.90x = 271,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,771.14/569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.88

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