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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.22, 844.96 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.22, 844.96 and 399.28 is: 597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.22 : 844.96 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.22/844.96 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.22x = 844.96 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.22x = 337,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,373.73/564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.95

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