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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.98, 853.92 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.98, 853.92 and 325.71 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.98 : 853.92 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.98/853.92 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.98x = 853.92 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.98x = 278,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,130.28/568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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