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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.11, 852.40 and 490.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.11, 852.40 and 490.14 is: 734.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.11 : 852.40 = 490.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.11/852.40 = 490.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.11x = 852.40 × 490.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.11x = 417,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,795.34/569.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.12

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