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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 850.14 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 850.14 and 493.02 is: 735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 850.14 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/850.14 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 850.14 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 419,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,136.02/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.95

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