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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.79, 845.82 and 399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.79, 845.82 and 399.86 is: 598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.79 : 845.82 = 399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.79/845.82 = 399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.79x = 845.82 × 399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.79x = 338,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,209.59/564.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.82

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