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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.41, 845.85 and 317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.41, 845.85 and 317.81 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.41 : 845.85 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.41/845.85 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.41x = 845.85 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.41x = 268,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,819.59/564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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