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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.28, 980.83 and 569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.28, 980.83 and 569.80 is: 850.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.28 : 980.83 = 569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.28/980.83 = 569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.28x = 980.83 × 569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.28x = 558,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,875.67/657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.28

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