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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 852.71 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 852.71 and 325.17 is: 486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 852.71 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/852.71 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 852.71 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 277,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,275.71/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.97

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