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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.30, 846.06 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.30, 846.06 and 321.76 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.30 : 846.06 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.30/846.06 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.30x = 846.06 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.30x = 272,228.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,228.27/565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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