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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.18, 845.87 and 401.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.18, 845.87 and 401.78 is: 602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.18 : 845.87 = 401.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.18/845.87 = 401.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.18x = 845.87 × 401.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.18x = 339,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,847.41/564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.37

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