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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.73, 854.70 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.73, 854.70 and 326.51 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.73 : 854.70 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.73/854.70 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.73x = 854.70 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.73x = 279,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,068.10/570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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