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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 854.34 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 854.34 and 326.64 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 854.34 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/854.34 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 854.34 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 279,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,061.62/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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