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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 854.75 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 854.75 and 423.81 is: 635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 854.75 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/854.75 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 854.75 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 362,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,252.66/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.66

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