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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.67, 846.99 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.67, 846.99 and 549.28 is: 823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.67 : 846.99 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.67/846.99 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.67x = 846.99 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.67x = 465,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,235.73/564.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.91

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