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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 848.16 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 848.16 and 464.64 is: 697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 848.16 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/848.16 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 848.16 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 394,089.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,089.06/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.40

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