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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 853.16 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 853.16 and 295.47 is: 442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 853.16 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/853.16 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 853.16 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 252,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,084.94/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.80

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