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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 849.20 and 322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 849.20 and 322.73 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 849.20 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/849.20 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 849.20 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 274,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,062.32/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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