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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 845.37 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 845.37 and 442.02 is: 662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 845.37 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/845.37 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 845.37 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 373,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,670.45/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.15

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