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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.59, 854.66 and 309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.59, 854.66 and 309.58 is: 464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.59 : 854.66 = 309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.59/854.66 = 309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.59x = 854.66 × 309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.59x = 264,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,585.64/569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.52

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