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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.93, 846.96 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.93, 846.96 and 391.08 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.93 : 846.96 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.93/846.96 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.93x = 846.96 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.93x = 331,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,229.12/564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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