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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 853.16 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 853.16 and 488.02 is: 730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 853.16 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/853.16 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 853.16 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 416,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,356.09/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.76

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