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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 845.73 and 473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 845.73 and 473.31 is: 708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 845.73 = 473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/845.73 = 473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 845.73 × 473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 400,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,292.47/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.68

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