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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 847.39 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 847.39 and 321.48 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 847.39 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/847.39 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 847.39 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 272,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,413.90/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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