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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.60, 846.42 and 410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.60, 846.42 and 410.04 is: 614.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.60 : 846.42 = 410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.60/846.42 = 410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.60x = 846.42 × 410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.60x = 347,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,066.06/564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.71

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