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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 853.56 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 853.56 and 425.16 is: 636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 853.56 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/853.56 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 853.56 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 362,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,899.57/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.80

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