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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.23, 845.66 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.23, 845.66 and 320.23 is: 480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.23 : 845.66 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.23/845.66 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.23x = 845.66 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.23x = 270,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,805.70/563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.81

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