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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 846.56 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 846.56 and 402.92 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 846.56 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/846.56 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 846.56 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 341,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,095.96/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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