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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.85, 848.87 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.85, 848.87 and 321.86 is: 482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.85 : 848.87 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.85/848.87 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.85x = 848.87 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.85x = 273,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,211.44/565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.84

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