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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 846.65 and 390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 846.65 and 390.83 is: 586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 846.65 = 390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/846.65 = 390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 846.65 × 390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 330,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,892.96/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.10

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