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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.52, 846.92 and 401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.52, 846.92 and 401.80 is: 602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.52 : 846.92 = 401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.52/846.92 = 401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.52x = 846.92 × 401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.52x = 340,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,292.46/564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.80

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