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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 853.17 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 853.17 and 432.72 is: 648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 853.17 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/853.17 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 853.17 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 369,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,183.72/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.13

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