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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.98, 848.00 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.98, 848.00 and 291.26 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.98 : 848.00 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.98/848.00 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.98x = 848.00 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.98x = 246,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,991.33/564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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