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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 854.34 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 854.34 and 325.91 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 854.34 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/854.34 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 854.34 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 278,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,436.32/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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