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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.50, 848.94 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.50, 848.94 and 322.70 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.50 : 848.94 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.50/848.94 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.50x = 848.94 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.50x = 273,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,952.94/566.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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