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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.86, 847.64 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.86, 847.64 and 321.68 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.86 : 847.64 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.86/847.64 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.86x = 847.64 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.86x = 272,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,668.84/565.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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