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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 854.86 and 295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 854.86 and 295.86 is: 443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 854.86 = 295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/854.86 = 295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 854.86 × 295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 252,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,918.88/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.78

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