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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 848.16 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 848.16 and 308.64 is: 463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 848.16 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/848.16 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 848.16 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 261,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,776.10/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.35

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