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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.35, 846.72 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.35, 846.72 and 321.35 is: 482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.35 : 846.72 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.35/846.72 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.35x = 846.72 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.35x = 272,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,089.24/564.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.13

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