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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.50, 845.94 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.50, 845.94 and 320.70 is: 480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.50 : 845.94 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.50/845.94 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.50x = 845.94 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.50x = 271,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,292.96/564.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.59

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