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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.35, 845.71 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.35, 845.71 and 320.36 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.35 : 845.71 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.35/845.71 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.35x = 845.71 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.35x = 270,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,931.66/564.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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