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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 845.92 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 845.92 and 411.24 is: 615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 845.92 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/845.92 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 845.92 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 347,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,876.14/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.75

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