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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 854.19 and 326.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 854.19 and 326.00 is: 488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 854.19 = 326.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/854.19 = 326.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 854.19 × 326.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 278,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,461.67/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.54

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