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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.95, 853.49 and 309.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.95, 853.49 and 309.21 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.95 : 853.49 = 309.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.95/853.49 = 309.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.95x = 853.49 × 309.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.95x = 263,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,907.64/568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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