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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 852.66 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 852.66 and 325.64 is: 487.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 852.66 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/852.66 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 852.66 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 277,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,660.20/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.77

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