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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.03, 847.69 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.03, 847.69 and 304.92 is: 457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.03 : 847.69 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.03/847.69 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.03x = 847.69 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.03x = 258,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,476.87/565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.46

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