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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.66, 853.97 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.66, 853.97 and 309.78 is: 464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.66 : 853.97 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.66/853.97 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.66x = 853.97 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.66x = 264,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,541.28/569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.39

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