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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.64, 846.74 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.64, 846.74 and 271.95 is: 407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.64 : 846.74 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.64/846.74 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.64x = 846.74 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.64x = 230,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,271.68/564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.82

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