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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 846.65 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 846.65 and 491.48 is: 736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 846.65 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/846.65 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 846.65 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 416,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,116.47/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.60

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