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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 853.67 and 433.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 853.67 and 433.78 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 853.67 = 433.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/853.67 = 433.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 853.67 × 433.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 370,303.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,303.92/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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