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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.73, 853.86 and 432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.73, 853.86 and 432.36 is: 647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.73 : 853.86 = 432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.73/853.86 = 432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.73x = 853.86 × 432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.73x = 369,174.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,174.91/569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.98

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