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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.61, 842.85 and 318.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.61, 842.85 and 318.41 is: 477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.61 : 842.85 = 318.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.61/842.85 = 318.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.61x = 842.85 × 318.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.61x = 268,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,371.87/562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.01

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