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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.95, 847.02 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.95, 847.02 and 321.65 is: 482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.95 : 847.02 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.95/847.02 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.95x = 847.02 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.95x = 272,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,443.98/564.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.24

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