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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.64, 847.02 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.64, 847.02 and 276.16 is: 414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.64 : 847.02 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.64/847.02 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.64x = 847.02 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.64x = 233,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,913.04/564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.27

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