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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 845.57 and 411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 845.57 and 411.93 is: 616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 845.57 = 411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/845.57 = 411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 845.57 × 411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 348,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,311.42/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.46

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