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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.22, 854.10 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.22, 854.10 and 280.50 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.22 : 854.10 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.22/854.10 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.22x = 854.10 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.22x = 239,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,575.05/569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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