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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.37, 853.15 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.37, 853.15 and 414.59 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.37 : 853.15 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.37/853.15 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.37x = 853.15 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.37x = 353,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,702.16/569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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