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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.76, 847.10 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.76, 847.10 and 320.52 is: 480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.76 : 847.10 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.76/847.10 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.76x = 847.10 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.76x = 271,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,512.49/564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.76

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