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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.99, 847.62 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.99, 847.62 and 291.06 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.99 : 847.62 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.99/847.62 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.99x = 847.62 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.99x = 246,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,708.28/564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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