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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.95, 853.08 and 488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.95, 853.08 and 488.86 is: 731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.95 : 853.08 = 488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.95/853.08 = 488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.95x = 853.08 × 488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.95x = 417,036.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,036.69/569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.71

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