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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 854.91 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 854.91 and 281.38 is: 422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 854.91 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/854.91 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 854.91 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 240,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,554.58/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.31

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