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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.69, 845.66 and 390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.69, 845.66 and 390.87 is: 585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.69 : 845.66 = 390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.69/845.66 = 390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.69x = 845.66 × 390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.69x = 330,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,539.52/564.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.35

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