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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 855.30 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 855.30 and 313.56 is: 470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 855.30 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/855.30 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 855.30 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 268,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,187.87/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.60

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