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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.45, 845.32 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.45, 845.32 and 332.79 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.45 : 845.32 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.45/845.32 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.45x = 845.32 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.45x = 281,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,314.04/564.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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