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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 844.32 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 844.32 and 426.44 is: 637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 844.32 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/844.32 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 844.32 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 360,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,051.82/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.91

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