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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 846.65 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 846.65 and 332.70 is: 499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 846.65 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/846.65 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 846.65 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 281,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,680.46/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.34

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