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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.53, 848.98 and 322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.53, 848.98 and 322.55 is: 483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.53 : 848.98 = 322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.53/848.98 = 322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.53x = 848.98 × 322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.53x = 273,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,837.84/566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.36

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