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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.50, 854.62 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.50, 854.62 and 295.62 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.50 : 854.62 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.50/854.62 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.50x = 854.62 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.50x = 252,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,642.76/569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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