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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.73, 854.80 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.73, 854.80 and 199.59 is: 299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.73 : 854.80 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.73/854.80 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.73x = 854.80 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.73x = 170,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,604.26/569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.45

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