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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.92, 845.88 and 466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.92, 845.88 and 466.64 is: 699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.92 : 845.88 = 466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.92/845.88 = 466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.92x = 845.88 × 466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.92x = 394,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,721.44/563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.96

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