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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.77 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.77 and 295.62 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.77 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.77 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.77 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 252,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,687.11/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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