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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.45, 848.70 and 475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.45, 848.70 and 475.35 is: 714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.45 : 848.70 = 475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.45/848.70 = 475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.45x = 848.70 × 475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.45x = 403,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,429.55/564.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.73

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