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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 852.65 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 852.65 and 324.84 is: 486.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 852.65 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/852.65 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 852.65 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 276,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,974.83/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.89

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