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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.46, 846.78 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.46, 846.78 and 275.92 is: 413.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.46 : 846.78 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.46/846.78 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.46x = 846.78 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.46x = 233,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,643.54/564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.92

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