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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.03, 851.72 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.03, 851.72 and 404.39 is: 605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.03 : 851.72 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.03/851.72 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.03x = 851.72 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.03x = 344,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,427.16/569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.29

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