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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.69, 850.17 and 469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.69, 850.17 and 469.58 is: 703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.69 : 850.17 = 469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.69/850.17 = 469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.69x = 850.17 × 469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.69x = 399,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,218.58/567.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.23

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