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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 852.94 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 852.94 and 325.14 is: 487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 852.94 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/852.94 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 852.94 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 277,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,324.91/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.09

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