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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.99, 846.39 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.99, 846.39 and 472.60 is: 707.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.99 : 846.39 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.99/846.39 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.99x = 846.39 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.99x = 400,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,003.59/564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.98

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