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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.29, 854.58 and 466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.29, 854.58 and 466.75 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.29 : 854.58 = 466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.29/854.58 = 466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.29x = 854.58 × 466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.29x = 398,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,875.22/569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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