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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.65, 846.89 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.65, 846.89 and 268.08 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.65 : 846.89 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.65/846.89 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.65x = 846.89 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.65x = 227,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,032.93/564.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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