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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 853.94 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 853.94 and 423.23 is: 634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 853.94 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/853.94 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 853.94 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 361,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,406.64/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.45

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