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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.68, 854.68 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.68, 854.68 and 326.16 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.68 : 854.68 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.68/854.68 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.68x = 854.68 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.68x = 278,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,762.43/569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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