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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 844.47 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 844.47 and 442.50 is: 662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 844.47 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/844.47 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 844.47 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 373,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,677.98/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.55

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