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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.49, 845.82 and 397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.49, 845.82 and 397.73 is: 595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.49 : 845.82 = 397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.49/845.82 = 397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.49x = 845.82 × 397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.49x = 336,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,407.99/564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.95

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