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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.06, 853.86 and 309.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.06, 853.86 and 309.05 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.06 : 853.86 = 309.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.06/853.86 = 309.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.06x = 853.86 × 309.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.06x = 263,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,883.79/569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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