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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 853.74 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 853.74 and 325.56 is: 487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 853.74 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/853.74 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 853.74 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 277,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,943.59/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.83

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