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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 853.47 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 853.47 and 447.30 is: 669.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 853.47 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/853.47 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 853.47 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 381,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,757.13/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.89

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