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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.96, 786.88 and 404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.96, 786.88 and 404.52 is: 558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.96 : 786.88 = 404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.96/786.88 = 404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.96x = 786.88 × 404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.96x = 318,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,308.70/569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.48

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