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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 855.08 and 405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 855.08 and 405.32 is: 608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 855.08 = 405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/855.08 = 405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 855.08 × 405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 346,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,581.14/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.39

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