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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.15, 853.94 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.15, 853.94 and 413.12 is: 619.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.15 : 853.94 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.15/853.94 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.15x = 853.94 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.15x = 352,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,773.36/569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.83

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