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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.49, 848.57 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.49, 848.57 and 322.22 is: 483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.49 : 848.57 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.49/848.57 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.49x = 848.57 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.49x = 273,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,420.37/565.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.51

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