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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.64, 847.68 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.64, 847.68 and 479.68 is: 720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.64 : 847.68 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.64/847.68 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.64x = 847.68 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.64x = 406,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,615.14/564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.13

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