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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 854.04 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 854.04 and 374.46 is: 561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 854.04 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/854.04 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 854.04 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 319,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,803.82/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.58

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