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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.49, 853.59 and 407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.49, 853.59 and 407.07 is: 610.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.49 : 853.59 = 407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.49/853.59 = 407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.49x = 853.59 × 407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.49x = 347,470.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,470.88/569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.14

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