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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 854.64 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 854.64 and 424.32 is: 637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 854.64 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/854.64 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 854.64 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 362,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,640.84/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.20

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