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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 845.28 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 845.28 and 418.20 is: 625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 845.28 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/845.28 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 845.28 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 353,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,496.10/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.97

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