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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 852.48 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 852.48 and 440.16 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 852.48 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/852.48 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 852.48 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 375,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,227.60/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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