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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.67, 853.02 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.67, 853.02 and 325.08 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.67 : 853.02 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.67/853.02 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.67x = 853.02 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.67x = 277,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,299.74/568.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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