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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.03, 846.86 and 496.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.03, 846.86 and 496.69 is: 744.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.03 : 846.86 = 496.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.03/846.86 = 496.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.03x = 846.86 × 496.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.03x = 420,622.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,622.29/565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.43

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