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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 853.91 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 853.91 and 309.08 is: 463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 853.91 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/853.91 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 853.91 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 263,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,926.50/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.77

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