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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 854.86 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 854.86 and 295.80 is: 443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 854.86 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/854.86 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 854.86 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 252,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,867.59/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.85

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