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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.45, 854.18 and 325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.45, 854.18 and 325.81 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.45 : 854.18 = 325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.45/854.18 = 325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.45x = 854.18 × 325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.45x = 278,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,294.49/569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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