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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 786.51 and 345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 786.51 and 345.86 is: 477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 786.51 = 345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/786.51 = 345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 786.51 × 345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 272,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,022.35/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.30

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