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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.91, 855.50 and 408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.91, 855.50 and 408.32 is: 612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.91 : 855.50 = 408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.91/855.50 = 408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.91x = 855.50 × 408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.91x = 349,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,311.44/569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.92

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