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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.58, 847.50 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.58, 847.50 and 402.40 is: 604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.58 : 847.50 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.58/847.50 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.58x = 847.50 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.58x = 341,034
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,034/564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.05

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