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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.90, 848.16 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.90, 848.16 and 322.58 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.90 : 848.16 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.90/848.16 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.90x = 848.16 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.90x = 273,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,599.45/565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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