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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 854.22 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 854.22 and 423.50 is: 635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 854.22 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/854.22 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 854.22 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 361,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,762.17/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.14

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