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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.88, 845.64 and 435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.88, 845.64 and 435.40 is: 651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.88 : 845.64 = 435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.88/845.64 = 435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.88x = 845.64 × 435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.88x = 368,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,191.66/564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.81

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