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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.27, 845.19 and 380.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.27, 845.19 and 380.85 is: 570.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.27 : 845.19 = 380.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.27/845.19 = 380.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.27x = 845.19 × 380.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.27x = 321,890.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,890.61/564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.45

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