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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 847.56 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 847.56 and 291.20 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 847.56 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/847.56 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 847.56 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 246,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,806.33/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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