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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.78, 853.49 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.78, 853.49 and 295.04 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.78 : 853.49 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.78/853.49 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.78x = 853.49 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.78x = 251,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,814.90/569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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