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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.23, 844.16 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.23, 844.16 and 319.23 is: 479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.23 : 844.16 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.23/844.16 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.23x = 844.16 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.23x = 269,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,479.60/562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.30

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