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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 846.19 and 462.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 846.19 and 462.27 is: 692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 846.19 = 462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/846.19 = 462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 846.19 × 462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 391,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,172.00/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.91

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