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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.63, 854.15 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.63, 854.15 and 295.45 is: 443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 854.15 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/854.15 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 854.15 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 252,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,355.00/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.01

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