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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.87, 843.10 and 319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.87, 843.10 and 319.27 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.87 : 843.10 = 319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.87/843.10 = 319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.87x = 843.10 × 319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.87x = 269,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,171.52/562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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