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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 852.94 and 466.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 852.94 and 466.78 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 852.94 = 466.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/852.94 = 466.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 852.94 × 466.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 398,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,135.33/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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