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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.46, 845.55 and 418.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.46, 845.55 and 418.65 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.46 : 845.55 = 418.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.46/845.55 = 418.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.46x = 845.55 × 418.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.46x = 353,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,989.51/564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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