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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 845.91 and 390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 845.91 and 390.68 is: 585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 845.91 = 390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/845.91 = 390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 845.91 × 390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 330,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,480.12/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.13

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