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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 848.88 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 848.88 and 322.47 is: 483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 848.88 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/848.88 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 848.88 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 273,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,738.33/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.40

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