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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 854.37 and 407.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 854.37 and 407.57 is: 611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 854.37 = 407.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/854.37 = 407.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 854.37 × 407.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 348,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,211.31/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.80

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