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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.53, 846.20 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.53, 846.20 and 271.85 is: 407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.53 : 846.20 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.53/846.20 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.53x = 846.20 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.53x = 230,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,039.66/564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.49

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