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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.79, 856.05 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.79, 856.05 and 327.19 is: 490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.79 : 856.05 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.79/856.05 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.79x = 856.05 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.79x = 280,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,091.00/570.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.71

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