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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 846.06 and 456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 846.06 and 456.58 is: 684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 846.06 = 456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/846.06 = 456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 846.06 × 456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 386,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,294.07/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.87

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