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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 853.48 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 853.48 and 425.72 is: 638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 853.48 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/853.48 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 853.48 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 363,343.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,343.51/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.16

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