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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 853.45 and 459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 853.45 and 459.68 is: 689.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 853.45 = 459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/853.45 = 459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 853.45 × 459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 392,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,308.48/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.19

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