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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.28, 844.35 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.28, 844.35 and 333.27 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.28 : 844.35 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.28/844.35 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.28x = 844.35 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.28x = 281,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,396.52/564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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