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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.48, 846.99 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.48, 846.99 and 358.47 is: 537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.48 : 846.99 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.48/846.99 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.48x = 846.99 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.48x = 303,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,620.51/564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.88

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