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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.81, 846.63 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.81, 846.63 and 333.65 is: 500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.81 : 846.63 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.81/846.63 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.81x = 846.63 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.81x = 282,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,480.22/564.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.14

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