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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 852.10 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 852.10 and 308.60 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 852.10 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/852.10 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 852.10 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 262,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,952.26/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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