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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 844.26 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 844.26 and 488.08 is: 730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 844.26 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/844.26 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 844.26 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 412,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,066.42/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.41

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