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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.54, 853.22 and 440.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.54, 853.22 and 440.66 is: 660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.54 : 853.22 = 440.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.54/853.22 = 440.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.54x = 853.22 × 440.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.54x = 375,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,979.93/569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.15

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