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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 848.29 and 426.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 848.29 and 426.10 is: 639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 848.29 = 426.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/848.29 = 426.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 848.29 × 426.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 361,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,454.24/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.84

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