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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 847.68 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 847.68 and 402.96 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 847.68 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/847.68 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 847.68 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 341,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,581.13/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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