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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.77, 853.82 and 439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.77, 853.82 and 439.31 is: 658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.77 : 853.82 = 439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.77/853.82 = 439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.77x = 853.82 × 439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.77x = 375,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,091.66/569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.32

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