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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.48, 915.85 and 569.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.48, 915.85 and 569.85 is: 786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.48 : 915.85 = 569.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.48/915.85 = 569.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.48x = 915.85 × 569.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.48x = 521,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,895.70/663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.60

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