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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 854.10 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 854.10 and 280.62 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 854.10 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/854.10 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 854.10 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 239,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,677.54/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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