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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 847.68 and 496.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 847.68 and 496.36 is: 744.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 847.68 = 496.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/847.68 = 496.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 847.68 × 496.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 420,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,754.44/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.78

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