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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 845.70 and 456.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 845.70 and 456.70 is: 683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 845.70 = 456.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/845.70 = 456.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 845.70 × 456.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 386,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,231.19/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.96

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