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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.29, 853.32 and 406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.29, 853.32 and 406.48 is: 609.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.29 : 853.32 = 406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.29/853.32 = 406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.29x = 853.32 × 406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.29x = 346,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,854.16/569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.28

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