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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 846.17 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 846.17 and 275.75 is: 413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 846.17 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/846.17 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 846.17 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 233,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,330.00/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.03

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