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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 854.99 and 491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 854.99 and 491.28 is: 738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 854.99 = 491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/854.99 = 491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 854.99 × 491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 420,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,037.03/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.03

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