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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 853.46 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 853.46 and 415.32 is: 622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 853.46 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/853.46 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 853.46 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 354,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,456.93/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.28

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