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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.49, 846.74 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.49, 846.74 and 290.44 is: 435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.49 : 846.74 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.49/846.74 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.49x = 846.74 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.49x = 245,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,921.48/564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.66

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