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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.89, 852.06 and 459.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.89, 852.06 and 459.22 is: 689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.89 : 852.06 = 459.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.89/852.06 = 459.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.89x = 852.06 × 459.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.89x = 391,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,282.99/567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.01

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