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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 854.75 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 854.75 and 295.76 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 854.75 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/854.75 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 854.75 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 252,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,803.74/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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