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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 855.30 and 326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 855.30 and 326.69 is: 489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 855.30 = 326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/855.30 = 326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 855.30 × 326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 279,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,417.96/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.96

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