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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.21, 854.46 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.21, 854.46 and 326.19 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.21 : 854.46 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.21/854.46 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.21x = 854.46 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.21x = 278,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,719.51/570.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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