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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 854.77 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 854.77 and 323.51 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 854.77 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/854.77 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 854.77 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 276,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,526.64/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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