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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 846.96 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.56, 846.96 and 321.08 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 846.96 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/846.96 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 846.96 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 271,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,941.92/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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