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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.87, 854.37 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.87, 854.37 and 295.79 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.87 : 854.37 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.87/854.37 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.87x = 854.37 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.87x = 252,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,709.83/569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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