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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.06, 847.87 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.06, 847.87 and 318.11 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.06 : 847.87 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.06/847.87 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.06x = 847.87 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.06x = 269,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,715.93/565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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