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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 845.43 and 402.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 845.43 and 402.07 is: 602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 845.43 = 402.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/845.43 = 402.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 845.43 × 402.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 339,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,922.04/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.47

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