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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 854.58 and 415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 854.58 and 415.41 is: 623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 854.58 = 415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/854.58 = 415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 854.58 × 415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 355,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,001.08/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.45

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