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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 845.16 and 418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 845.16 and 418.41 is: 626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 845.16 = 418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/845.16 = 418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 845.16 × 418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 353,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,623.40/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.76

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