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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 854.52 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 854.52 and 326.44 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 854.52 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/854.52 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 854.52 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 278,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,949.51/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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