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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.01, 853.66 and 308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.01, 853.66 and 308.95 is: 463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.01 : 853.66 = 308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.01/853.66 = 308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.01x = 853.66 × 308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.01x = 263,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,738.26/569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.50

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