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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.73, 854.73 and 407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.73, 854.73 and 407.73 is: 611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.73 : 854.73 = 407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.73/854.73 = 407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.73x = 854.73 × 407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.73x = 348,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,499.06/569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.69

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