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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.74, 846.97 and 290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.74, 846.97 and 290.69 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.74 : 846.97 = 290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.74/846.97 = 290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.74x = 846.97 × 290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.74x = 246,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,205.71/564.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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