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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.69, 846.63 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.69, 846.63 and 347.82 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.69 : 846.63 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.69/846.63 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.69x = 846.63 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.69x = 294,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,474.85/564.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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