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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.46, 855.69 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.46, 855.69 and 327.10 is: 490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.46 : 855.69 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.46/855.69 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.46x = 855.69 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.46x = 279,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,896.20/570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.65

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