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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.22, 845.51 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.22, 845.51 and 320.23 is: 479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.22 : 845.51 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.22/845.51 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.22x = 845.51 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.22x = 270,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,753.44/564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.88

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