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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.18, 846.41 and 271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.18, 846.41 and 271.70 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.18 : 846.41 = 271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.18/846.41 = 271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.18x = 846.41 × 271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.18x = 229,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,969.60/564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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