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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.22, 848.51 and 322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.22, 848.51 and 322.23 is: 482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.22 : 848.51 = 322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.22/848.51 = 322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.22x = 848.51 × 322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.22x = 273,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,413.77/566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.88

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