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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.95, 845.52 and 320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.95, 845.52 and 320.65 is: 480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.95 : 845.52 = 320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.95/845.52 = 320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.95x = 845.52 × 320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.95x = 271,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,115.99/563.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.74

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