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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 786.78 and 345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 786.78 and 345.94 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 786.78 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/786.78 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 786.78 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 272,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,178.67/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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