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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.23, 846.38 and 320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.23, 846.38 and 320.29 is: 480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.23 : 846.38 = 320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.23/846.38 = 320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.23x = 846.38 × 320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.23x = 271,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,082.82/564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.45

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