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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 846.05 and 379.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 846.05 and 379.43 is: 568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 846.05 = 379.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/846.05 = 379.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 846.05 × 379.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 321,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,010.62/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.83

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