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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 853.98 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 853.98 and 325.82 is: 488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 853.98 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/853.98 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 853.98 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 278,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,244.68/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.12

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