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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.51, 854.27 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.51, 854.27 and 325.87 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.51 : 854.27 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.51/854.27 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.51x = 854.27 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.51x = 278,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,378.42/569.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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