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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 846.27 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 846.27 and 307.50 is: 461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 846.27 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/846.27 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 846.27 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 260,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,228.03/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.40

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