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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.54, 848.34 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.54, 848.34 and 322.54 is: 483.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.54 : 848.34 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.54/848.34 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.54x = 848.34 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.54x = 273,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,623.58/565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.83

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