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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.71, 847.16 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.71, 847.16 and 276.17 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.71 : 847.16 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.71/847.16 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.71x = 847.16 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.71x = 233,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,960.18/564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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