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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 845.19 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 845.19 and 320.67 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 845.19 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/845.19 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 845.19 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 271,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,027.08/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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