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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 847.59 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 847.59 and 291.23 is: 436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 847.59 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/847.59 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 847.59 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 246,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,846.85/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.85

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