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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 853.77 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 853.77 and 312.87 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 853.77 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/853.77 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 853.77 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 267,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,119.02/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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