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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.97, 846.64 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.97, 846.64 and 320.98 is: 481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.97 : 846.64 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.97/846.64 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.97x = 846.64 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.97x = 271,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,748.67/564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.00

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