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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.90, 785.70 and 437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.90, 785.70 and 437.33 is: 602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.90 : 785.70 = 437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.90/785.70 = 437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.90x = 785.70 × 437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.90x = 343,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,612.15/569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.93

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