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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.60, 846.84 and 428.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.60, 846.84 and 428.36 is: 642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.60 : 846.84 = 428.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.60/846.84 = 428.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.60x = 846.84 × 428.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.60x = 362,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,752.38/564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.49

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