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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 853.41 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 853.41 and 312.62 is: 468.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 853.41 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/853.41 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 853.41 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 266,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,793.03/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.53

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