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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 853.58 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 853.58 and 325.76 is: 487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 853.58 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/853.58 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 853.58 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 278,059.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,059.27/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.85

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