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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.10, 853.65 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.10, 853.65 and 564.30 is: 846.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.10 : 853.65 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.10/853.65 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.10x = 853.65 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.10x = 481,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,714.70/569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.45

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