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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 846.52 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 846.52 and 290.12 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 846.52 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/846.52 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 846.52 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 245,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,587.42/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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