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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 853.72 and 308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 853.72 and 308.93 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 853.72 = 308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/853.72 = 308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 853.72 × 308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 263,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,739.72/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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