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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.45, 858.29 and 569.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.45, 858.29 and 569.45 is: 858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.45 : 858.29 = 569.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.45/858.29 = 569.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.45x = 858.29 × 569.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.45x = 488,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,752.54/569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.29

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