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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.05, 847.26 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.05, 847.26 and 318.55 is: 477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.05 : 847.26 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.05/847.26 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.05x = 847.26 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.05x = 269,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,894.67/565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.65

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