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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 845.24 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 845.24 and 320.49 is: 480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 845.24 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/845.24 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 845.24 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 270,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,889.37/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.04

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