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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.75, 847.12 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.75, 847.12 and 290.92 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.75 : 847.12 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.75/847.12 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.75x = 847.12 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.75x = 246,444.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,444.15/564.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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