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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.85, 854.34 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.85, 854.34 and 295.80 is: 443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.85 : 854.34 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.85/854.34 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.85x = 854.34 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.85x = 252,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,713.77/569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.47

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