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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 846 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.56, 846 and 442.28 is: 662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 846 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/846 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 846 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 374,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,168.88/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.76

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