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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.64, 846.38 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.64, 846.38 and 382.05 is: 572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.64 : 846.38 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.64/846.38 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.64x = 846.38 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.64x = 323,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,360.43/564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.69

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