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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 854.36 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 854.36 and 325.48 is: 488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 854.36 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/854.36 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 854.36 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 278,077.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,077.09/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.23

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