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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 846.89 and 491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 846.89 and 491.64 is: 736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 846.89 = 491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/846.89 = 491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 846.89 × 491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 416,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,365.00/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.84

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