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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.28, 845.58 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.28, 845.58 and 402.04 is: 602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.28 : 845.58 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.28/845.58 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.28x = 845.58 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.28x = 339,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,956.98/564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.46

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