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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.46, 854.19 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.46, 854.19 and 326.10 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.46 : 854.19 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.46/854.19 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.46x = 854.19 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.46x = 278,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,551.36/569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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