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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 855.94 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 855.94 and 309.80 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 855.94 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/855.94 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 855.94 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 265,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,170.21/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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