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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.53, 845.98 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.53, 845.98 and 321.12 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.53 : 845.98 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.53/845.98 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.53x = 845.98 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.53x = 271,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,660.29/564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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