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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 846.72 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 846.72 and 442.80 is: 664.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 846.72 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/846.72 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 846.72 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 374,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,927.62/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.41

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