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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 854.34 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 854.34 and 424.56 is: 637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 854.34 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/854.34 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 854.34 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 362,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,718.59/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.15

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