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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.82, 846.49 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.82, 846.49 and 348.54 is: 522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.82 : 846.49 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.82/846.49 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.82x = 846.49 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.82x = 295,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,035.62/564.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.35

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