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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.31, 845.44 and 390.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.31, 845.44 and 390.49 is: 585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.31 : 845.44 = 390.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.31/845.44 = 390.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.31x = 845.44 × 390.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.31x = 330,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,132.78/564.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.02

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