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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 847.80 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 847.80 and 322.38 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 847.80 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/847.80 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 847.80 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 273,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,313.76/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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