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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.22, 848.50 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.22, 848.50 and 322.22 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.22 : 848.50 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.22/848.50 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.22x = 848.50 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.22x = 273,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,403.67/566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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