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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 845.40 and 461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 845.40 and 461.56 is: 691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 845.40 = 461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/845.40 = 461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 845.40 × 461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 390,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,202.82/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.78

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