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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 846.14 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 846.14 and 290.03 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 846.14 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/846.14 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 846.14 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 245,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,404.53/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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