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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 847.64 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 847.64 and 322.26 is: 483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 847.64 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/847.64 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 847.64 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 273,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,160.47/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.03

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