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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 853.63 and 432.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 853.63 and 432.61 is: 648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 853.63 = 432.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/853.63 = 432.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 853.63 × 432.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 369,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,288.87/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.19

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