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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 854.94 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 854.94 and 407.64 is: 611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 854.94 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/854.94 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 854.94 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 348,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,507.74/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.55

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