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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 847.01 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 847.01 and 321.23 is: 481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 847.01 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/847.01 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 847.01 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 272,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,085.02/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.38

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