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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 852.73 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 852.73 and 423.33 is: 634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 852.73 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/852.73 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 852.73 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 360,981.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,981.93/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.16

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