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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 852.24 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 852.24 and 432.84 is: 648.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 852.24 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/852.24 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 852.24 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 368,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,883.56/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.03

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