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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 847.04 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 847.04 and 321.84 is: 482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 847.04 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/847.04 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 847.04 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 272,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,611.35/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.38

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