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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.52, 931.44 and 564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.52, 931.44 and 564.88 is: 846.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.52 : 931.44 = 564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.52/931.44 = 564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.52x = 931.44 × 564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.52x = 526,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,151.83/621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.56

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