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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 846.72 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 846.72 and 418.50 is: 627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 846.72 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/846.72 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 846.72 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 354,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,352.32/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.65

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