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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.80, 844.83 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.80, 844.83 and 319.26 is: 479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.80 : 844.83 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.80/844.83 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.80x = 844.83 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.80x = 269,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,720.43/562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.25

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