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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 854.82 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 854.82 and 295.88 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 854.82 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/854.82 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 854.82 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 252,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,924.14/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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