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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 855.08 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 855.08 and 326.76 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 855.08 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/855.08 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 855.08 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 279,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,405.94/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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