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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 852.72 and 466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 852.72 and 466.96 is: 699.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 852.72 = 466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/852.72 = 466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 852.72 × 466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 398,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,186.13/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.26

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