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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.10, 853.20 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.10, 853.20 and 312.60 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.10 : 853.20 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.10/853.20 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.10x = 853.20 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.10x = 266,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,710.32/569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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