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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.22, 845.61 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.22, 845.61 and 289.72 is: 434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.22 : 845.61 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.22/845.61 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.22x = 845.61 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.22x = 244,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,990.13/564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.21

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