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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.80, 847.96 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.80, 847.96 and 322.44 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.80 : 847.96 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.80/847.96 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.80x = 847.96 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.80x = 273,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,416.22/565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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