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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 844.98 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 844.98 and 425.64 is: 637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 844.98 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/844.98 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 844.98 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 359,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,657.29/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.55

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