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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 847.14 and 461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 847.14 and 461.57 is: 693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 847.14 = 461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/847.14 = 461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 847.14 × 461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 391,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,010.17/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.21

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