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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.28 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.28 and 295.74 is: 443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.28 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.28 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.28 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 252,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,644.77/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.47

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