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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 844.02 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 844.02 and 418.50 is: 625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 844.02 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/844.02 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 844.02 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 353,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,222.37/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.95

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