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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.10, 852.57 and 324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.10, 852.57 and 324.89 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.10 : 852.57 = 324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.10/852.57 = 324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.10x = 852.57 × 324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.10x = 276,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,987.20/569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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