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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.63, 853.75 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.63, 853.75 and 309.47 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 853.75 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/853.75 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 853.75 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 264,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,206.13/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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