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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 854.75 and 326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 854.75 and 326.54 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 854.75 = 326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/854.75 = 326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 854.75 × 326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 279,107.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,107.11/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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