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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.96, 853.02 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.96, 853.02 and 325.64 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.96 : 853.02 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.96/853.02 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.96x = 853.02 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.96x = 277,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,777.43/568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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