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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.68, 853.36 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.68, 853.36 and 454.32 is: 680.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.68 : 853.36 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.68/853.36 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.68x = 853.36 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.68x = 387,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,698.52/569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.55

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