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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 854.56 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 854.56 and 417.50 is: 626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 854.56 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/854.56 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 854.56 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 356,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,775.05/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.28

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