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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 855.07 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 855.07 and 325.98 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 855.07 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/855.07 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 855.07 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 278,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,734.90/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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