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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 855.12 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 855.12 and 456.48 is: 685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 855.12 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/855.12 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 855.12 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 390,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,345.18/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.10

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