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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.09, 845.24 and 319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.09, 845.24 and 319.82 is: 480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.09 : 845.24 = 319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.09/845.24 = 319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.09x = 845.24 × 319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.09x = 270,318.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,318.83/563.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.07

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