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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.14, 849.24 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.14, 849.24 and 322.88 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.14 : 849.24 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.14/849.24 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.14x = 849.24 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.14x = 274,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,202.61/566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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