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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.82, 855.24 and 434.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.82, 855.24 and 434.55 is: 652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.82 : 855.24 = 434.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.82/855.24 = 434.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.82x = 855.24 × 434.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.82x = 371,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,644.54/569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.21

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