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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.45, 852.95 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.45, 852.95 and 432.56 is: 647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.45 : 852.95 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.45/852.95 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.45x = 852.95 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.45x = 368,948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,948.87/569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.91

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