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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 786.27 and 413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 786.27 and 413.16 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 786.27 = 413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/786.27 = 413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 786.27 × 413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 324,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,855.31/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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