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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.73, 846.15 and 401.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.73, 846.15 and 401.61 is: 601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.73 : 846.15 = 401.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.73/846.15 = 401.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.73x = 846.15 × 401.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.73x = 339,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,822.30/564.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.74

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