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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 849.60 and 322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 849.60 and 322.90 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 849.60 = 322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/849.60 = 322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 849.60 × 322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 274,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,335.84/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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