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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 846.38 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 846.38 and 321.86 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 846.38 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/846.38 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 846.38 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 272,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,418.79/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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