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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.58, 854.49 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.58, 854.49 and 280.22 is: 421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.58 : 854.49 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.58/854.49 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.58x = 854.49 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.58x = 239,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,445.19/568.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.13

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