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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.31, 848.37 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.31, 848.37 and 322.31 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.31 : 848.37 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.31/848.37 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.31x = 848.37 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.31x = 273,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,438.13/565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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