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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.61, 853.63 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.61, 853.63 and 325.62 is: 487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.61 : 853.63 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.61/853.63 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.61x = 853.63 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.61x = 277,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,958.19/569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.98

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