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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.24, 848.16 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.24, 848.16 and 322.64 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.24 : 848.16 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.24/848.16 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.24x = 848.16 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.24x = 273,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,650.34/566.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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