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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 853.36 and 466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 853.36 and 466.86 is: 699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 853.36 = 466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/853.36 = 466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 853.36 × 466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 398,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,399.65/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.68

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