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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 846 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 846 and 519.30 is: 778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 846 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/846 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 846 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 439,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,327.80/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.54

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