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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 846.08 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 846.08 and 289.95 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 846.08 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/846.08 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 846.08 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 245,319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,319.45/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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