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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.52, 902.30 and 569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.52, 902.30 and 569.93 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.52 : 902.30 = 569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.52/902.30 = 569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.52x = 902.30 × 569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.52x = 514,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,240.48/601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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