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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 846.45 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 846.45 and 275.58 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 846.45 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/846.45 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 846.45 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 233,264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,264.69/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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