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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.14, 853.91 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.14, 853.91 and 325.87 is: 488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.14 : 853.91 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.14/853.91 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.14x = 853.91 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.14x = 278,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,263.65/569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.92

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