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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.63, 845.91 and 482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.63, 845.91 and 482.82 is: 723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.63 : 845.91 = 482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.63/845.91 = 482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.63x = 845.91 × 482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.63x = 408,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,422.27/564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.34

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