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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.38, 849.84 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.38, 849.84 and 322.84 is: 484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.38 : 849.84 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.38/849.84 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.38x = 849.84 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.38x = 274,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,362.35/566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.41

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