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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 848.03 and 322.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 848.03 and 322.05 is: 483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 848.03 = 322.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/848.03 = 322.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 848.03 × 322.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 273,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,108.06/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.10

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