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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.98, 846.72 and 550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.98, 846.72 and 550.67 is: 825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.98 : 846.72 = 550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.98/846.72 = 550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.98x = 846.72 × 550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.98x = 466,259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,259.07/564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.27

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