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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.82 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.82 and 326.43 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.82 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.82 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.82 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 279,038.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,038.89/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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