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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 845.88 and 492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 845.88 and 492.36 is: 737.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 845.88 = 492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/845.88 = 492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 845.88 × 492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 416,477.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,477.48/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.34

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