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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 844.38 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 844.38 and 461.16 is: 690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 844.38 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/844.38 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 844.38 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 389,394.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,394.28/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.27

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