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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 854.25 and 496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 854.25 and 496.56 is: 744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 854.25 = 496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/854.25 = 496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 854.25 × 496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 424,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,187.72/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.23

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