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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 854.59 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 854.59 and 309.75 is: 464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 854.59 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/854.59 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 854.59 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 264,709.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,709.25/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.76

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