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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.26, 846.68 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.26, 846.68 and 403.25 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.26 : 846.68 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.26/846.68 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.26x = 846.68 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.26x = 341,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,417.46/564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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