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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.39, 854.21 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.39, 854.21 and 326.18 is: 488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.39 : 854.21 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.39/854.21 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.39x = 854.21 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.39x = 278,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,620.32/570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.47

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