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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.40, 847.92 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.40, 847.92 and 322.04 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.40 : 847.92 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.40/847.92 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.40x = 847.92 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.40x = 273,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,064.16/565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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