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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 854.85 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 854.85 and 322.94 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 854.85 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/854.85 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 854.85 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 276,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,063.80/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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