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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 846.48 and 492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 846.48 and 492.32 is: 738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 846.48 = 492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/846.48 = 492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 846.48 × 492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 416,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,739.03/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.48

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