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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.02, 846.81 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.02, 846.81 and 290.30 is: 435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.02 : 846.81 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.02/846.81 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.02x = 846.81 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.02x = 245,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,828.94/564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.85

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