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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.26, 855.79 and 467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.26, 855.79 and 467.30 is: 702.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.26 : 855.79 = 467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.26/855.79 = 467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.26x = 855.79 × 467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.26x = 399,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,910.67/569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.51

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