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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.19, 853.98 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.19, 853.98 and 408.12 is: 612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.19 : 853.98 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.19/853.98 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.19x = 853.98 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.19x = 348,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,526.32/569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.32

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