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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.79, 847.04 and 383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.79, 847.04 and 383.30 is: 574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.79 : 847.04 = 383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.79/847.04 = 383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.79x = 847.04 × 383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.79x = 324,670.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,670.43/564.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.85

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