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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.23, 846.88 and 290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.23, 846.88 and 290.51 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.23 : 846.88 = 290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.23/846.88 = 290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.23x = 846.88 × 290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.23x = 246,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,027.11/564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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