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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.98, 846.50 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.98, 846.50 and 290.27 is: 435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.98 : 846.50 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.98/846.50 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.98x = 846.50 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.98x = 245,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,710.05/563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.67

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