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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 846.57 and 462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 846.57 and 462.94 is: 693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 846.57 = 462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/846.57 = 462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 846.57 × 462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 391,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,911.12/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.72

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