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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.69, 854.75 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.69, 854.75 and 295.97 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.69 : 854.75 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.69/854.75 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.69x = 854.75 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.69x = 252,974.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,974.60/569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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