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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.29, 852.86 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.29, 852.86 and 325.08 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.29 : 852.86 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.29/852.86 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.29x = 852.86 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.29x = 277,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,247.73/569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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