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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 845.52 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 845.52 and 320.68 is: 479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 845.52 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/845.52 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 845.52 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 271,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,141.35/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.95

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