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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.02, 846.05 and 409.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.02, 846.05 and 409.21 is: 613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.02 : 846.05 = 409.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.02/846.05 = 409.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.02x = 846.05 × 409.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.02x = 346,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,212.12/564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.83

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