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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.07, 853.41 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.07, 853.41 and 325.68 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.07 : 853.41 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.07/853.41 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.07x = 853.41 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.07x = 277,938.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,938.57/569.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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