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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 845.34 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 845.34 and 321 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 845.34 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/845.34 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 845.34 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 271,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,354.14/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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