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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 854.16 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 854.16 and 326.08 is: 488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 854.16 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/854.16 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 854.16 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 278,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,524.49/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.50

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