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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 855.16 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 855.16 and 326.70 is: 490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 855.16 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/855.16 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 855.16 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 279,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,379.96/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.15

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