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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.33, 848.95 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.33, 848.95 and 322.38 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.33 : 848.95 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.33/848.95 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.33x = 848.95 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.33x = 273,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,683.70/566.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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