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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 852.60 and 447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 852.60 and 447.20 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 852.60 = 447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/852.60 = 447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 852.60 × 447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 381,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,282.72/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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