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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 846 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 846 and 290.40 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 846 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/846 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 846 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 245,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,678.40/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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