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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.10, 846.69 and 442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.10, 846.69 and 442.06 is: 663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.10 : 846.69 = 442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.10/846.69 = 442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.10x = 846.69 × 442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.10x = 374,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,287.78/564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.51

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