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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 852.21 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 852.21 and 432.84 is: 647.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 852.21 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/852.21 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 852.21 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 368,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,870.58/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.99

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