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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 855.24 and 425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 855.24 and 425.96 is: 639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 855.24 = 425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/855.24 = 425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 855.24 × 425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 364,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,298.03/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.84

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