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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.46, 852.98 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.46, 852.98 and 414.64 is: 621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.46 : 852.98 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.46/852.98 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.46x = 852.98 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.46x = 353,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,679.63/569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.08

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