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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 853.97 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 853.97 and 326.23 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 853.97 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/853.97 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 853.97 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 278,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,586.87/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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