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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.50, 845.37 and 466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.50, 845.37 and 466.40 is: 698.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.50 : 845.37 = 466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.50/845.37 = 466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.50x = 845.37 × 466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.50x = 394,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,280.57/564.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.46

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