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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.54, 853.11 and 466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.54, 853.11 and 466.34 is: 698.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.54 : 853.11 = 466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.54/853.11 = 466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.54x = 853.11 × 466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.54x = 397,839.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,839.32/569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.53

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