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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 846.53 and 321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 846.53 and 321.05 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 846.53 = 321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/846.53 = 321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 846.53 × 321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 271,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,778.46/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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