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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.94, 855.06 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.94, 855.06 and 326.74 is: 489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.94 : 855.06 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.94/855.06 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.94x = 855.06 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.94x = 279,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,382.30/570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.34

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