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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.98, 848.07 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.98, 848.07 and 334.13 is: 501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.98 : 848.07 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.98/848.07 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.98x = 848.07 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.98x = 283,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,361.39/564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.55

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