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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.47, 845.89 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.47, 845.89 and 320.48 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.47 : 845.89 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.47/845.89 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.47x = 845.89 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.47x = 271,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,085.80/564.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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