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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 853.38 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 853.38 and 432.63 is: 647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 853.38 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/853.38 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 853.38 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 369,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,197.79/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.75

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