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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 846.87 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 846.87 and 290.76 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 846.87 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/846.87 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 846.87 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 246,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,231.69/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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