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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 788.13 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 788.13 and 453.33 is: 626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 788.13 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/788.13 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 788.13 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 357,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,282.97/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.85

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