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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.70, 914.55 and 564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.70, 914.55 and 564.70 is: 847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.70 : 914.55 = 564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.70/914.55 = 564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.70x = 914.55 × 564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.70x = 516,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,446.39/609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.05

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