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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.25, 854.01 and 326.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.25, 854.01 and 326.05 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.25 : 854.01 = 326.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.25/854.01 = 326.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.25x = 854.01 × 326.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.25x = 278,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,449.96/570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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