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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569, 852.96 and 446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569, 852.96 and 446.96 is: 670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569 : 852.96 = 446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569/852.96 = 446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569x = 852.96 × 446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569x = 381,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,239.00/569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.02

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