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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.90, 853.27 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.90, 853.27 and 308.97 is: 462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.90 : 853.27 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.90/853.27 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.90x = 853.27 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.90x = 263,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,634.06/569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.60

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