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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.91, 845.44 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.91, 845.44 and 504.16 is: 754.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.91 : 845.44 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.91/845.44 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.91x = 845.44 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.91x = 426,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,233.66/564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.52

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