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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 846.25 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 846.25 and 317.45 is: 475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 846.25 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/846.25 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 846.25 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 268,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,643.38/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.87

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