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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 845.82 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 845.82 and 402.42 is: 603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 845.82 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/845.82 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 845.82 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 340,374.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,374.88/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.05

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