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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 853.20 and 325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 853.20 and 325.51 is: 487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 853.20 = 325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/853.20 = 325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 853.20 × 325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 277,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,723.81/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.47

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