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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.24, 845.52 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.24, 845.52 and 319.52 is: 478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.24 : 845.52 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.24/845.52 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.24x = 845.52 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.24x = 270,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,160.55/564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.80

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