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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 845.99 and 320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 845.99 and 320.69 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 845.99 = 320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/845.99 = 320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 845.99 × 320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 271,300.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,300.53/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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