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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.61, 847.22 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.61, 847.22 and 290.70 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.61 : 847.22 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.61/847.22 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.61x = 847.22 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.61x = 246,286.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,286.85/564.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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