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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.62, 846.72 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.62, 846.72 and 333.59 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.62 : 846.72 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.62/846.72 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.62x = 846.72 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.62x = 282,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,453.09/564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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