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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.82, 853.62 and 447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.82, 853.62 and 447.52 is: 670.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.82 : 853.62 = 447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.82/853.62 = 447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.82x = 853.62 × 447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.82x = 382,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,012.02/569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.41

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