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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 845.54 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 845.54 and 401.50 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 845.54 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/845.54 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 845.54 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 339,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,484.31/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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