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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.13, 845.76 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.13, 845.76 and 271.48 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.13 : 845.76 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.13/845.76 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.13x = 845.76 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.13x = 229,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,606.92/564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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