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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.46, 845.48 and 409.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.46, 845.48 and 409.65 is: 613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.46 : 845.48 = 409.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.46/845.48 = 409.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.46x = 845.48 × 409.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.46x = 346,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,350.88/564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.60

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