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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 784.59 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 784.59 and 421.91 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 784.59 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/784.59 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 784.59 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 331,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,023.80/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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