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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.71, 846.39 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.71, 846.39 and 320.90 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.71 : 846.39 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.71/846.39 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.71x = 846.39 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.71x = 271,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,606.55/564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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