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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 848.13 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 848.13 and 275.97 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 848.13 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/848.13 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 848.13 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 234,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,058.44/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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