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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 845.99 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 845.99 and 276.18 is: 413.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 845.99 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/845.99 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 845.99 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 233,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,645.52/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.87

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