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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.35, 848.07 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.35, 848.07 and 321.63 is: 482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.35 : 848.07 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.35/848.07 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.35x = 848.07 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.35x = 272,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,764.75/565.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.47

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