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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.24, 851.56 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.24, 851.56 and 324.44 is: 486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.24 : 851.56 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.24/851.56 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.24x = 851.56 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.24x = 276,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,280.13/568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.20

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