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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 854.33 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 854.33 and 295.64 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 854.33 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/854.33 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 854.33 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 252,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,574.12/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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