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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.18, 846.47 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.18, 846.47 and 403.12 is: 604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.18 : 846.47 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.18/846.47 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.18x = 846.47 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.18x = 341,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,226.97/564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.82

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