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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 842.64 and 457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562, 842.64 and 457.60 is: 686.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 842.64 = 457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/842.64 = 457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 842.64 × 457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 385,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,592.06/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.11

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