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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.07, 849.15 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.07, 849.15 and 322.80 is: 484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.07 : 849.15 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.07/849.15 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.07x = 849.15 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.07x = 274,105.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,105.62/566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.23

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