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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 848.34 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 848.34 and 323 is: 483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 848.34 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/848.34 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 848.34 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 274,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,013.82/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.41

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