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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.34, 850.59 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.34, 850.59 and 324.50 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.34 : 850.59 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.34/850.59 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.34x = 850.59 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.34x = 276,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,016.46/568.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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