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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 846.47 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 846.47 and 267.74 is: 401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 846.47 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/846.47 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 846.47 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 226,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,636.74/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.62

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