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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 844.72 and 487.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 844.72 and 487.83 is: 730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 844.72 = 487.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/844.72 = 487.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 844.72 × 487.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 412,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,074.31/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.60

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