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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 853.56 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 853.56 and 322.35 is: 483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 853.56 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/853.56 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 853.56 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 275,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,145.07/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.32

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