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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 854.33 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 854.33 and 404.82 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 854.33 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/854.33 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 854.33 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 345,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,849.87/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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