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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 845.48 and 289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 845.48 and 289.94 is: 434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 845.48 = 289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/845.48 = 289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 845.48 × 289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 245,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,138.47/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.23

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