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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 854.04 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 854.04 and 295.29 is: 442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 854.04 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/854.04 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 854.04 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 252,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,189.47/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.95

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