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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.75, 853.25 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.75, 853.25 and 325.54 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.75 : 853.25 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.75/853.25 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.75x = 853.25 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.75x = 277,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,765.88/569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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