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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.28, 846.43 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.28, 846.43 and 290.20 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.28 : 846.43 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.28/846.43 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.28x = 846.43 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.28x = 245,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,633.99/564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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