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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.50, 846.66 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.50, 846.66 and 401.70 is: 602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.50 : 846.66 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.50/846.66 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.50x = 846.66 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.50x = 340,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,103.32/564.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.49

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