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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.05, 855.08 and 326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.05, 855.08 and 326.41 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.05 : 855.08 = 326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.05/855.08 = 326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.05x = 855.08 × 326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.05x = 279,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,102.39/570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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