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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 846.32 and 491.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 846.32 and 491.27 is: 736.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 846.32 = 491.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/846.32 = 491.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 846.32 × 491.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 415,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,770.74/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.27

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