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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.80, 842.64 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.80, 842.64 and 318.42 is: 476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.80 : 842.64 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.80/842.64 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.80x = 842.64 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.80x = 268,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,313.43/562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.75

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