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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 855.95 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 855.95 and 309.80 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 855.95 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/855.95 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 855.95 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 265,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,174.54/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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