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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 846.20 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 846.20 and 320.73 is: 481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 846.20 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/846.20 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 846.20 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 271,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,401.73/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.18

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