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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 847.49 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 847.49 and 321.27 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 847.49 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/847.49 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 847.49 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 272,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,271.51/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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