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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 855.18 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 855.18 and 455.52 is: 683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 855.18 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/855.18 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 855.18 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 389,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,551.59/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.78

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