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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.88, 846.32 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.88, 846.32 and 317.76 is: 476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.88 : 846.32 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.88/846.32 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.88x = 846.32 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.88x = 268,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,926.64/564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.08

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