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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.63, 854.64 and 326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.63, 854.64 and 326.31 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 854.64 = 326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/854.64 = 326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 854.64 × 326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 278,877.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,877.58/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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