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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.40, 845.78 and 320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.40, 845.78 and 320.42 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.40 : 845.78 = 320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.40/845.78 = 320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.40x = 845.78 × 320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.40x = 271,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,004.83/564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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