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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.32, 853.18 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.32, 853.18 and 325.48 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.32 : 853.18 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.32/853.18 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.32x = 853.18 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.32x = 277,693.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,693.03/569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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