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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 854.83 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 854.83 and 326.64 is: 490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 854.83 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/854.83 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 854.83 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 279,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,222.18/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.17

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