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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 847.16 and 425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 847.16 and 425.35 is: 638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 847.16 = 425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/847.16 = 425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 847.16 × 425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 360,340.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,340.03/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.71

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