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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.45, 855.95 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.45, 855.95 and 327.18 is: 490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.45 : 855.95 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.45/855.95 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.45x = 855.95 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.45x = 280,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,048.09/570.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.92

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