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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.24, 845.73 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.24, 845.73 and 402.24 is: 602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.24 : 845.73 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.24/845.73 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.24x = 845.73 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.24x = 340,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,186.44/564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.91

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