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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 845.40 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 845.40 and 289.48 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 845.40 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/845.40 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 845.40 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 244,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,726.39/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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